STALINISM

[Sta.lin.ism] n (1927): the political, economic, and social principles and policies associated with Stalin; esp: the theory and practice of communism developed by Stalin from Marxism-Leninism and marked esp. by rigid authoritarianism, widespread use of terror, and often emphasis on Russian nationalism -- Sta.lin.ist n or adj -- Sta.lin.ize vt -- Sta.lin.oid n or adj